Batf pioneers the reorganization of chromatin in developing effector T cells via Ets1-dependent recruitment of Ctcf [ATAC-seq]
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ABSTRACT: We have examined mechanisms by which Batf acts to initiate gene transcription in developing effector CD4 T cells. We find that in addition to its pioneering function, Batf controls developmentally regulated recruitment of the chromatin architectural factor, Ctcf, to promote chromatin looping that is associated with transcription of lineage-specific genes. The chromatin organizing actions of Batf are largely Ets1-dependent, which appears to be indispensable for the Batf-dependent recruitment of Ctcf. Moreover, most of the Batf-dependent sites to which Ctcf is recruited lie outside of Ap-1–Irf composite elements (AICEs), indicating that direct involvement of Batf-Irf complexes is not required. Thus, we have identified a cooperative role for Batf, Ets1 and Ctcf in chromatin reorganization that underpins transcriptional programming of effector T cells.
ORGANISM(S): Mus musculus
PROVIDER: GSE123206 | GEO | 2019/11/04
REPOSITORIES: GEO
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